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AE12 CLY

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,462 mi
Last recorded12,462 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 CLY
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 12,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,003 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Downtown?

Based on 1,752 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,499
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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AE12 CLY is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Downtown fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 CLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Downtown typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kymco Downtown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE12 CLY registered?

AE12 CLY is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AE12 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 CLY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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